Red Sea Mouse [Aphrodita japonica]
Description
Aphrodita japonica, known as the Red Sea Mouse, is a marine polychaete worm found in the Pacific Ocean, particularly around Japan. The species is characterized by its red color and the iridescent setae that cover its body. This worm tends to inhabit the subtidal and littoral zones and is known to burrow in the sand or mud. It is a detritivore, feeding on dead organic matter.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Aphroditids
Aphroditidae
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| Genus |
Sea Mice
Aphrodita
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